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Aureus - Augustus QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT 18 BC - 17 BC
| Gold | 7.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18 BC - 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Augustus right, crowned by Victory, in biga of elephants right atop arch flanked by colonnades.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT
Translation:
Quod Viae Munitae Sunt.
For having the highways fortified (rebuilt).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT) coin is that it features the image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome, on one side, and the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting his image and legitimacy as a ruler. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Augustus was a powerful and divine leader, and it is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors today.
